School of Management
Department of Accounting
Accounting - Management
Bachelor of Science degree
Degree Requirements
Students pursuing an Associate of Science or a Bachelor of Science degree program in Management must successfully complete the Pre-Management curriculum (with a grade of C or better in each of the courses) before taking upper-level courses (300 level or higher) in Management, Economics or Organizational Behavior.
1. Communicative Skills
| ENGL 104 | English Comp. I |
| AND | |
| ENGL 105 | English Comp. II |
| COM 114 | Fundamentals of Speech |
2. Humanities
| ENGL 420 | Business Writing |
| PHIL 324 | Ethics for Professions |
3. Science and Mathematics
Science
One lab science course from:
Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Atmospheric Science, Physics, or Science.
Math.
One sequence of:
| MA 153 | Algebra and Trig. I |
| MA 225 | Calculus for Business and Econ I |
| OR | |
| Equivalent math courses approved by the Management advisor. | |
Computer Applications.
| MGMT 102 | Computer Utilization in Management |
4. Behavioral Science
One introductory 3-credit course in Psychology or Sociology
5. Management and Economics
| ECON 251 | Microeconomics |
| ECON 252 | Macroeconomics |
| ECON xxx | One Upper Level Elective, excluding ECON 462 |
| MGMT 100 | Management Lectures |
| MGMT 101 | Intro. to Business |
| MGMT 200 | Intro. Accounting |
| MGMT 201 | Management Accounting |
| MGMT 225 | Fund. Management Stats |
| MGMT 301 | Management Career Lectures |
| MGMT 310 | Financial Management |
| MGMT 211 | Management Information Systems |
| MGMT 324 | Marketing Management |
| MGMT 354 | Legal Found. of Business |
| MGMT 360 | Production/Operations Mgmt. |
| MGMT 450 | Business Policy |
| OBHR 330 | Intro. to Organizational Behavior |
6. Electives
One other school-approved general education course. Students pursuing a degree in Industrial Management are required to take a second course in Behavioral Sciences in place of this elective.
And, four business electives from upper division courses in management, economics, and OBHR; five approved General Education electives; two approved free electives.
7. Accounting Major Courses (six courses).
Students pursuing a degree program must successfully complete six major courses with a grade of “C” or better in each course.
| MGMT 350/351 | Inter. Accounting I and II |
| MGMT 404 | Tax Accounting |
Three additional accounting courses approved by the accounting academic advisor.
Why choose a bachelor degree in Management, Accounting option
If you are meticulous, good with numbers and enjoy financial analysis and record keeping, accounting is a field that may interest you. An accounting education can lead to a highly respected and rewarding career. Accounting provides valuable information for use in management of any type of organization. Accounting assists in investment decisions, managerial decisions, in governmental regulations, and in taxation. The Accounting program at Purdue University Calumet integrates a broad based conceptual understanding of today's business climate with a detailed knowledge of accounting practices and principles. With an emphasis on applied, hands-on learning that prepares students to start working immediately upon graduation, Purdue University Calumet readies its accounting graduates by developing their interpersonal skills, communication skills, analytical skills, and critical thinking skills. All these skills are joined in conjunction with a well-designed business curriculum, as a foundation for accounting in career development. Our program prepares graduates to sit for the Certified Public Accountant Examination if they choose to further their career with this certification.
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Career options with a bachelor degree in Management, Accounting option
If you elect to major in accounting, you may prepare yourself for a variety of accounting careers in industry, government, not-for-profit organizations, and public accounting. Many accountants are self-employed, operating their own businesses. Public accountants use their skills in auditing, taxation and consulting. Forensic accountants practice investigative accounting. Internal accountants verify the accuracy of their organization's internal records and check for mismanagement, waste, or fraud. Accountants are in high demand by government agencies such as the IRS, FBI and CIA. Accounting also provides an excellent undergraduate background for a law degree.
Graduation Requirements
Experiential Learning
Experiential learning is a new graduation requirement for students who will be starting Purdue University Calumet in Fall 2008. This is a new approach to teaching; students go beyond theory based learning and explore ways to gain practical knowledge within their program of study. Students will enroll in two experiential learning courses while completing their degree. Experiential learning is offered through undergraduate research, internships, service learning, cooperative education, cultural immersion/study aboard, design project or practicum. Your academic advisor will assist you in selecting an experience that is right for you.
General Admissions Information
Admission to Purdue University Calumet is based on demonstrated academic quality rank factors, which includes a high school diploma or GED, meeting subject matter requirements, grade average in degree-related subjects, as well as overall grade average, trends in achievement, class rank, SAT or ACT test scores and the strength of the college preparatory program.
- Beginning Students — Need to submit an official high school transcript or GED scores and SAT/ACT scores (writing component is required). For applicants who have graduated from high school one year or more, the appropriate placement test results from the university's Skills Assessment and Development Center will substitute for SAT or ACT scores.
- Transfer Students — Need to submit an official high school transcript or GED scores, Transfer Credit Documentation Sheet - official college/university transcripts from each institution attended (if selected for evaluation) and $30.00 Transfer Evaluation Fee (if applicable). Applicants with fewer than 15 semester credits earned must submit SAT/ACT scores or PUC placement test results
For information about admissions requirements, including International, Re-Entry, Inter-Campus Transfer, Re-Classification and Non-Degree Seeking please visit the Office of Admissions web site.